Nurses working on an ICU are showing signs of severe stress following several months of high census with many patient deaths and negative outcomes. What interventions should the nurse manager implement?
1. Make certain staff members are taking lunch and rest breaks throughout the shift.
2. Do an audit on the medical records of patients with negative outcomes to identify which nurses have provided much of their care.
3. Use unit discretionary funds to purchase healthy snacks for the unit breakroom.
4. Ask nurses to develop a new staffing system to allow more time off.
5. Provide coverage so that staff can attend regular debriefing sessions.
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